Notice of Results

Compass Group PLC
21 February 2002

                                                            21st February 2002


                              Compass Group PLC
                           Notice of Interim results

Compass Group PLC confirms it will announce its Interim Results for the six
months to 31 March 2002 on 21 May 2002.

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Enquiries:
Cathi Lawrence                      Compass Group           Tel: [phone]
Timothy Grey                        Brunswick               Tel: [phone]

Note
Compass Group is the world's largest foodservice company employing over
300,000 people in over 90 countries and with annual revenues in excess of
£9bn. Compass Group provides foodservice for clients including major
employers, educational establishments, hospitals, leisure venues, retail
locations and at major airports and stations throughout USA, Europe, and
developing markets in Asia and South America. It operates through sector-
specific subsidiaries such as Eurest, the world's largest specialist in
providing foodservice to business and industry clients, and Select Service
Partner, the European market leader in foodservice at airport restaurants and
rail stations. Further information on the Group can be found at
www.compass-group.com

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